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Mr. Will.m Berry. Seal Engraver.
W. De La Cour pinx. R: Scott Sculp.
Published by J. Anderson March 13.th 1793.
A very rare etching and engraving. 127 x 83mm. Cut and laid on extra sheet.
William Berry (1730-1783) was a British printmaker and seal engraver. Illustration to "The Bee", 1793. Colletor's Stamp on verso for: William B Scott.
[Ref: 23989] £140.00
(£168.00 incl.VAT)
Dedicatto all illmo. Sigre. padrone Colmo. Nelthorpe
per il Servitore Di. V.S. illma. Dela Cour according to Act of Parliament 1739.
Etched dedication page to a book of ornament prints, 235 x 120mm. 9¼ x 4¾". One small hole to image. Margins chipped at lower left and right corners.
An armed putto on top of the lettered pedestal in a landscape; an obelisk/monument to left and classical statue to right behind, buildings in far distance. By William Delacour (fl.1740 - 1767), portrait, decorative and scene painter; presumably French origins; d. Edinburgh 1767. He is first documented as a scene painter for London theatres.
[Ref: 12151] £180.00
(£216.00 incl.VAT)
[Ornamental design; a woman and child with flying bird.]
White Sc.
De la Cour exc: Accordg. to Act of Parlt. in Katherine Street in ye Strand. 1748.
Etching on laid paper, 220 x 170mm. 8¾ x 6¾".
Vaguely chinoiserie in style; numbered '1' upper right. From a pattern book published by William Delacour (fl.1740 - 1767), portrait, decorative and scene painter; presumably French origins; d. Edinburgh 1767. He published eight books of ornament between 1741 and 1747, engraved by himself, Vivares or Robert White. He is first documented as a scene painter for London theatres.
[Ref: 20224] £220.00
(£264.00 incl.VAT)
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